Ukrainian Neptune missiles destroy two Russian Su-34 jets at Volgograd airfield

Ukrainian forces struck the Marynovka airfield in Russia's Volgograd region with Neptune missiles on Thursday, October 29, destroying two Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers, according to the Ukrainian Navy. The attack targeted the 11th mixed aviation regiment's location, part of the 4th Air and Air Defense Army. The Su-34 is a key Russian platform for launching guided bombs against Ukrainian cities and frontline positions. Each destroyed Su-34 has an export value of about $50 million. As of October 2026, Russia reportedly had approximately 140 Su-34 aircraft in service.